Frictionally Acting Device End Disk Arrangement Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The production of frictionally acting devices, such as coupling devices or disk clutches, is challenging due to the difficulty and cost-intensiveness of manufacturing thick-walled end disks with integrated friction linings, which complicates the stabilization and friction lining application.
Innovation Solution
The device is redesigned with an end disk arrangement divided into a thicker end disk for stabilization and a thinner intermediate disk for friction lining application, allowing for easier and faster production by using a friction lining carrier with a phenol resin adhesive, which simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a thick-walled end disk with integrated friction lining is used for stabilization, then the stabilizing effect is improved, but the manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The end disk arrangement is segmented into two separate components: a thick-walled end disk for stabilization and a thinner intermediate disk for friction lining application. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining the stabilizing effect.
Solution Approach 2:
The friction lining function is extracted from the thick-walled end disk and placed on a separate intermediate disk. This extraction simplifies the end disk manufacturing process while allowing the friction lining to be applied to a more suitable substrate (the intermediate disk).
2Stability of the object's composition
If a thick-walled end disk with integrated friction lining is used, then the stabilizing effect is improved, but the production time increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the end disk arrangement into separate end disk and intermediate disk components, the friction lining application process can be optimized independently, reducing production time while maintaining the stabilizing function of the thick end disk.
Solution Approach 2:
The intermediate disk serves as a temporary or sacrificial component that facilitates the friction lining application process. Its simpler construction allows for faster manufacturing and lining application, making the overall production process more efficient.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a thick-walled end disk is used for friction lining application, then the stabilizing effect is improved, but the ease of manufacture decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The friction lining application function is extracted from the thick-walled end disk and assigned to a separate intermediate disk. This makes the friction lining application process easier and more efficient, as the intermediate disk is specifically designed for this purpose without the manufacturing constraints of the thick end disk.
Solution Approach 2:
The intermediate disk acts as an intermediary component that facilitates the friction lining application process. It provides a suitable substrate for the friction lining while being easier to manufacture than the thick-walled end disk, thus improving ease of manufacture.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enables a time-saving and cost-effective production method for frictionally acting devices by separating the stabilization and friction lining functions, facilitating easier application and fixing of friction linings on the intermediate disk, while maintaining the structural integrity of the disk pack.
Implementation Method 1
using a friction lining carrier with a phenol resin adhesive, which simplifies the manufacturing process
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a frictionally acting device (2) comprising a disk pack (28) made from a first disk set (30) which is connected rotationally fixed to a first disk carrier (16) and a second disk set (36) which is connected rotationally fixed to a second disk carrier (18), wherein the disks (32, 34; 38, 40, 42) of the two disk sets (30, 36) are arranged alternating one after another and can be frictionally engaged with one another, the disks (32, 34) of the first disk set (30) are designed as friction lining disks, and an end disk arrangement (54; 56) is assigned to the disk pack (28). The end disk arrangement (54; 56) has an end disk (58; 60) connected rotationally fixed to the first disk carrier (16) and an intermediate disk (62; 64) which follows the end disk (58; 60), is connected rotationally fixed to the first disk carrier (16), and is designed as a friction lining disk with a friction lining (72; 74) fixed to the side facing away from the end disk (58; 60), said friction lining (72; 74) can be frictionally engaged with a disk (38; 42) of the second disk set (36). In addition, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an intermediate disk (62; 64) and to a use of an intermediate disk (62; 64) manufactured in such a way.